~Alexander Luo, Class of 2024

The sun shines high today,
I’m ready to set sail.
The ocean looks so bright and promising, 
that I can’t help but smile.

My sailboat pushes off from the dock, 
and I grab my fishing net.
I’m ready to do my life’s work.
I cast my net into the clear, blue water,

But I hear thunder.

The dark clouds push their way into the sky,
like a boulder sent to crush my dreams.

I can’t understand why 
Zeus punishes me so,
but ‘tis the way of life.

I don’t yell or scream,
or curse the gods.
I can only dock my boat, 
head to bed,
and prepare myself 
for the next day.